Elizabeth Osborn has been identified by James as his mother, She was born in 1818 and died in 1882. Her Find A Grave memorial #84304794. Levi B. Osborn b. Sept 21, 1801 and died Dec 11, 1864 has never been identified as James father nor did Levi list James on his memorial # 153408473 located in the Schenevus, Otsego County, cemetery. It states: Spouse Permelia d. 1842. Children: Levi D. Osborn d. 1849 & William A. Osborn d. 1850.